South Africa, Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Concentrated cassis, black cherries and some herbaceousness on the nose and palate. A brooding nose of red and black fruit, earth, oyster shell, fresh herbs and oak spice. Rich and dense with layers of flavour and great length.
Certifications
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
3.7 g/l residual sugar
5.6 g/l acidity
3.65 pH
Vineyard
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Valsrivier, Bainsvlei
Viticulture
VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioned), 2 Node Spur Pruned, Minimal Drip Irrigation
Vinification
Hand picked, crushed destemmed, fermented in stainless steel. Cultured yeast. Extended maceration for 2 weeks then oak aging for 2 years, then bottle aged for a further 3 years before release.
Aromas
Aroma intensity: intense
Fruit: moderate
Floral: restrained
Spice: moderate
Wood: moderate
Taste
Body: full
Tannins: intense
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 6002251000277
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 26002251000271
